Management Accountant
6 days ago
Blyth
Key Areas of Responsibility • Management of the month end process and preparation of monthly management information (IS, BS, CFS, Project Reporting, departmental reporting), including group consolidation under IFRS and FRS 102 for review within 5 workings days following the end of the reporting period, • Preparation of quarterly financial information for detailed review, • Liaising with project/cost engineers to produce the efficient flow of information (both to and from the cost engineering function) to support with monthly/weekly project reporting and weekly cashflow and forecasting., • Management and of the daily tasks required as part of the year end audit, liaising with auditors, ONS reporting requirements, • Preparation of the annual budget and monthly reforecasting for review, including supporting data., • Assistance with weekly cashflow management reporting and development of forecasting model., • Super user for finance systems (Microsoft Business Central/Caiman IQ) including management of JetReports function., • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the financial function., • Training, mentoring and supporting the accounts and administrative assistants, • Developing the implementation of processes, policies and procedures within the finance department., • Assistance with monthly payroll postings and associated balance sheet reconciliations (analysis of timesheet records, expenses, data entry, processing leavers and starters), • To assist with the preparation of statistical data for weekly/monthly/annual reports / group reports in relation to the finance function, • Review and submission of VAT Returns., • Assist with the development and monthly updates of the strategic five year business plan., • Assistance to the Head of Finance in project-based work, providing ad hoc analysis where required, • Other ad-hoc duties as required from time to time. Key Tasks • Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting processes i.e. jet reporting, CMS improvements, Business Central developments, • Month end processing and associated reporting including accruals & prepayments, P&L review for accuracy, refresh & issue monthly MI pack(s), • Detailed Budgeting and forecasting, • Lead the analysis of quarterly reporting to key stakeholders (Prepare AG reports & commentary for submission to Head of Finance) Key Measurables • Budget sign-off and control of budgeted spend., • Timely and accurate completion of financial reporting with supporting analysis, • Successful audit sign-off, • Accuracy of data Key Behaviours • Positive can-do attitude, • Analytical with a high attention to detail, • Good communicator, Approachable, Team player, • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, • Able to thrive in a paced work environment whilst being flexible to the business requirements Education and Qualifications Specific to Role Essential Qualifications CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified or equivalent depending on experience 2 years experience working within the role at this level Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience Business central, Microsoft Excel/ Office Project accounting knowledge/experience Demonstrable Experience Specific to Role Proven experience within a similar role Experience in preparing bottom-up budgets/ forecast Project accounting experience Good IT skills and knowledge with Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, statistical data analysis and reporting Attention to detail Commercial and business awareness Process improvement